When does a car’s original design and construction become a hindrance? For many of us (myself included), the urge to modify a car will often happen before the keys are in hand. The Toyota AE86 is a perfect example of this; it’s many things to many people and, with the right changes, can become an […]
The BMW M8 is a bittersweet tale of ambition and unrealised potential. The 1980s were an era of excess, where extravagant lifestyles led to equally outrageous cars. The race for the title of ‘world’s fastest car’ pushed the limits of engineering as the supercar market boomed. Porsche’s 959 and Ferrari’s F40 broke the 200mph barrier, […]
It would be a crime to close out ‘Japan Month’ on Speedhunters without discussing one of the country’s most legendary cars: the HKS Zero-R. It’s a car steeped in mystery, with numerous blogs and forums dedicated to piecing together its true history and tracing its journey through the years. Price figures fluctuate wildly, as do […]
Scattered across Japan is a mythical chain of stores that bring wonder and excitement to all who visit. ‘Up Garage’ reads boldly in blue and red over yellow, a name well-known to JDM enthusiasts. But for those who think manga is some new American political term, a visit to Up Garage feels like visiting eBay […]
It’s been just over a month since Project 964 received its RAUH-Welt Begriff (RWB) transformation. While the car sat for a few weeks over the holidays so the sealant laid down around the fenders and other areas could properly cure, I’ve been doing my best to drive it as much as possible ever since. But […]
Tsukuba Circuit is hallowed ground in the time attack world, but for most enthusiasts outside Japan, the dream of hitting this iconic track in real life remains just that – a dream. For Jacky Tse of JTune, a New Zealand-based tuner and die-hard time attack fan, however, that dream wasn’t something to just watch from behind […]
It’s been almost two weeks since we dropped our first Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 story, and as you might be aware, a few changes are underway here at Speedhunters… We teased a site ‘refresh’ a couple of days ago, and while we know the forthcoming redesign might not be for everyone, it’s all part of a bigger […]
It’s been a while since we had the chance to peek inside Nissan’s iconic Heritage Collection, so, in honour of Japan Month 2025, let’s indulge in some of the automaker’s finest achievements. Despite its current financial woes, Nissan holds one of the most celebrated automotive histories in Japan. Along with that rich legacy comes a […]
Rule #8 of Speedhunting: When unexpected gems show up at a shoot, always make time for them. Like this 1996 Honda Integra Type R, which casually appeared during my recent shoot with a five-door-converted EK Civic Ferio sedan built by X-Point Import Co. in Chiba. Honda owners tend to gravitate toward each other, much like the liquid […]
During TAS 2025 week, the Peaches Underground Tokyo meet returned for another year of brain-melting quality and infinite variety. However, much like last year, there was not much ‘underground’ left about it. But I don’t say that with any negativity. Curating an event like this involves much more than meets the eye. Tokyo car culture […]